DON’T FORGET: Every night at SEVEN p.m., make noise and get to know your neighbors. More info here.
Also, FYI: If you live in section A of the map, you’ll be doing some raking this weekend. Section B? Get ready by November 16!! Check out the leaf collection map and plan accordingly!
Can’t get enough of pottery? Then get read for the Pottery on the Hill 2025 show. On November 14-16, come out to the Hill Center and enjoy beautiful pieces and community. Whether you come for the ticketed preview or the free sale, you are guaranteed to walk away with a special piece. More info and tickets here.
Teach kids how beautiful classical music is and not to tell lies or fall for things too good to be true as Capital City Symphony performs ZOOM! on November 16. Bonus? Musical petting zoo. More info and tickets here.
Looking for a school for the kiddos? Waterfront Academy’s Open House happening this Saturday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 703 D Street SE. Waterfront Academy is a bilingual, Catholic Montessori school.
Psst: If you’re looking for family photo sessions, I happen to be a family photographer. Check out my site here and send me a message here. (I always feel a little awkward advertising myself, but a blogger’s gotta eat.)
Union Station has TWO fun weekend activities for you: The Friday West Wing market has bread, empanadas, fresh produce and flowers and more! The Saturday Rail Market at Union Station is happening this Saturday and future Saturdays, so put it on the calendar. Enjoy vintage finds and all sorts of different vendors. More information here.
And at the far end of the Hill, enjoy the RFK Flea Market every Saturday, weather permitting, starting at 7 a.m. and wrapping up at 3 p.m. For more info, click here.
THANKSGIVING PLANS
One of our absolute FAVORITE Thanksgiving deals is at the Tune Inn, for only $32.95 per person. Put in your order by 11/23. More info here.
They may run out this weekend, but The Duck and The Peach is doing Thanksgiving at your house and if so, I’m coming over. Click here to order.
Here are a few more suggestions from the Capitol Hill BID– check them out.
Aldi has a ridiculous deal– dinner for 10 for $40. Click here to learn more.
Looking to share your bounty with others? How about supporting the Payne Elementary community with Payne Gives Thanks? Click here to support those who need it most.
OFF-HILL
At the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Tawny Chatmon’s show titled, “Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies” is extremely personal and moving. Bring hankies and apologies to the people who had to catch the show at the same time as me. Yes, I was sobbing the whole time. More info here.
Don’t forget! The Anacostia Community Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they always have something fun going on! Learn more here.
Dine like a monarch for a wonderful cause at the Four Seasons this November! On November 13 and 14, Four Seasons Wine and Dine returns with an incredible array of food and talent across two nights and two incredible events, benefiting MedStar Health. Tickets are now available here.
The dueling holiday markets open on November 14 (Dupont) and November 21 (Downtown). Check them both out– we’re all winners here.
And since you might be up near Dupont, why not listen to a capella music on November 16? Check out The Warm Up with Capitol Blend. For more info and tickets, click here.
PLAN AHEAD
Next Friday, November 21, go dance at Little Miss Whiskey’s with our resident celebrity DJ, Tony T! The fun starts at 7 pm. Stay tuned for more info or just pop on over!
On Saturday, November 22, at 5:30 pm, come party with all of the Hill at the Capitol Hill Christmas Tree lighting goes underway. More info here.
Do you love Eastern Market? Are you tired of attending holiday parties where you can’t shop? Do you want to shop, dine and get your holiday tipple on? Come to the North Hall of Eastern Market on Black Friday, November 28! From 6-10 p.m., shop, drink, get food from your favorite vendors, vote for holiday cocktails and get your holiday tree early! Get your early bird tickets here– only $20!
Hill Family Biking has two rides coming along: On November 22, let the littles roll along the newly revamped Garfield Park (RSVP here). On December 13, take in the holiday lights! (RSVP here).
On November 28, the first-ever Winter Wonderfest will pop up at Nationals Park! Tubing! Northern Lights! Putt-Putt! MORE! Get tickets here.
Local songstress Laura Tsaggaris will get you in the mood for the holiday season with “In the Mood” on November 30 at the Miracle Theater. For more info and tickets, click here.
On December 2 at 6 p.m., bring a new unwrapped gift to The Arc, 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE and enjoy an evening of community, unity and giving with Evening of Miracles. Expect refreshments, joy, and opportunities to make the holiday season shine even brighter.
Starting December 5, get into the holiday spirit with music at the Folger, as they celebrate with Resplendent Joy. For more info and tickets, click here.
On December 6, the boat parade is back at The Wharf! Enjoy the beautifully decorated boats, get a tipple in, enjoy the Tree Market, and more! Click here for more info.
Capital City Symphony brings you SPARK! on December 6. Get into the holiday spirit BIG TIME and enjoy the beautiful Atlas Performing Arts Center. Click here for more info and tickets.
And on December 7, go to Congressional Cemetery for their darling Holiday Market! From 11 am to 4 pm, enjoy the beauty of the cemetery and get your holiday shopping done! More info here.
By the way, on December 13, at 11 a.m., Wreaths Across America is coming to Congressional Cemetery. More info here.
On December 20, Momentum Dance Theatre on the Hill has an off-Hill off-beat and offline Nutcracker experience and you’re invited! The NutcracKer’s Guide to Getting UnPlugged is the story of three teens who learn that there is more than their devices as they explore jazz, hip hop, street dance and ballet. Click here for tickets.
Come take a very special Winter Solstice Tarot Reading class at Relume on December 21. You will walk away with clarity for the returning light and I’ll bring a special treat to this class. Sign up and be part of a special meditative ritual! Click here to be part of the fun.
And I know March 2026 feels far, but it’ll be here sooner than you think and, along with it, the DC Environmental Film Festival will come back with an important theme: “Against the Current.” To learn about DCEFF and their mission, click here.